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@article{206822,
        author = {Radhika A Mallya and Amritha Kindalkar},
        title = {Blockchain-Powered Academic Credential Validation Systems},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {no},
        pages = {589-593},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=206822},
        abstract = {With the rise in number of fraudulent academic certificates along with manual verification delays, there is now a greater need for effective and efficient credential validation systems. The current paper aims at exploring the potential of blockchain technology as one of the solutions for secure and reliable academic credential verification. Through blockchain implementation, it is expected that institution will be able to issue and verify credentials independently of any third parties in an absolutely reliable manner.
In the course of the study, various blockchain credential verification systems currently existing in the market were analyzed. As part of the analysis, special attention was paid to such important aspects of systems' operation as their architecture, platform, data storage mechanism, and methods of ensuring security and reliability. Apart from these aspects, other issues considered include ensuring data integrity, user privacy protection, systems' ability to work in cross-institutional environment, and overall scalability.
Moreover, various common implementation practices, main problems associated with these systems, as well as specific challenges related to their implementation were identified. In accordance with the findings, key issues for future research were outlined.},
        keywords = {Blockchain, Academic Credentials, Certificate Validation, Verification Systems, Higher Education},
        month = {July},
        }